The cheapest way to use Veo 3.1
The cheapest way to use Veo 3.1 right now is Veo 3.1 Lite on kie.ai: $0.175 for an 8-second 1080p clip with audio (flat per video), vs $0.64 at Google Cloud’s list rate. If you need Fast, kie.ai is $0.325 per 8s vs $0.96 on Google Cloud. Higgsfield and Luma make sense mainly if you already pay for their plans for other models.
Last checked . US list prices, monthly billing unless noted. How we calculate
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Every way to run Veo 3.1, cheapest first
| Where | Model | Clip | Cost | Billing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kie.ai (API) Affiliate link | Veo 3.1 Lite, 720p, audio | 8s (same flat price for 4s/6s) | $0.15 | Pay-as-you-go |
| kie.ai (API) Affiliate link | Veo 3.1 Lite, 1080p, audio | 8s (same flat price for 4s/6s) | $0.175 | Pay-as-you-go |
| kie.ai (API) Affiliate link | Veo 3.1 Fast, 720p, audio | 8s (same flat price for 4s/6s) | $0.30 | Pay-as-you-go |
| kie.ai (API) Affiliate link | Veo 3.1 Fast, 1080p, audio | 8s (same flat price for 4s/6s) | $0.325 | Pay-as-you-go |
| Google Cloud (Vertex AI) | Veo 3.1 Lite, 1080p, audio | 8s | $0.64 | $0.08/s list |
| Higgsfield Affiliate link | Veo 3.1 Fast | 4s | $0.688 | Ultra plan, $129/mo |
| Google Cloud (Vertex AI) | Veo 3.1 Fast, 1080p, audio | 8s | $0.96 | $0.12/s list |
| kie.ai (API) Affiliate link | Veo 3.1 Quality, 720p, audio | 8s (same flat price for 4s/6s) | $1.25 | Pay-as-you-go |
| kie.ai (API) Affiliate link | Veo 3.1 Quality, 1080p, audio | 8s (same flat price for 4s/6s) | $1.275 | Pay-as-you-go |
| Luma Dream Machine | Veo 3.1, 720p, no audio | 5s | $1.40 | Ultra plan, $300/mo |
| Higgsfield Affiliate link | Veo 3.1 | 4s | $1.72 | Ultra plan, $129/mo |
| Google Cloud (Vertex AI) | Veo 3.1 (Standard), 1080p, audio | 8s | $3.20 | $0.40/s list |
Subscription costs use the plan with the lowest cost per credit and assume all credits are used. kie.ai and Higgsfield are affiliate links; ranking is by price only.
Veo 3.1 on kie.ai (Affiliate link) · Veo 3 cost per video
Sources
- kie.ai Veo 3.1 (flat price per video)
- kie.ai pricing
- Google Cloud Vertex AI pricing
- Higgsfield pricing
- Luma pricing
Last checked 2026-10-26. Prices change often; confirm on the official page before buying.
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FAQ
What is the cheapest way to use Veo 3.1?
kie.ai’s Veo 3.1 Lite at $0.175 per 8s 1080p clip with audio, or $0.15 at 720p. Checked 2026-10-26.
Can I still use Veo 3.1 in the Gemini API?
The Veo 3.1 Preview models in the Gemini API were shut down on October 22, 2026. Veo 3.1 remains available on Google Cloud (Vertex AI) and through resellers like kie.ai, Higgsfield and Luma.
Is there a free way to use Veo 3.1?
Not in a sustained way among the tools we track; free trial credits on some apps cover a clip or two. ClipCost lists paid list prices only.